Hyundai Elantra: Emergency situations / If the Engine Will not Start
If the Engine Doesn’t Turn Over
or Turns Over Slowly
- Be sure the shift button is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park). The engine starts
only when the shift button is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park).
- Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean and tight.
- Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is drained.
Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it.
This could cause damage to your vehicle.
See instructions for “Jump Starting”
provided in this chapter.
CAUTION
Push or pull starting the vehicle may
cause the catalytic converter to
overload which can lead to damage to
the emission control system.
If the Engine Turns Over
Normally but Doesn’t Start
Check the fuel level and add fuel if
necessary.
If the engine still does not start, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
If the Engine Stalls While Driving
Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
Turn on your hazard warning flasher...
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Follow the jump starting
procedure in this section to avoid serious
injury or damage to your vehicle...
Other information:
Setting
Parking Safety
With the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ON position, select or deselect ‘Driver
Assistance → Parking Safety’ from the
Settings menu to set whether or not to
use each function.
-- If ‘Rear Active Assist’ is selected, the
function will warn the driver and assist
with braking when a collision with a
pedestrian or an object is imminent...
The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference or
road condition.
Information
If there is a problem with the
instrument cluster, the drive mode will
be in COMFORT mode and may not
change to NORMAL mode or SPORT
mode.
The mode changes when you toggle the
DRIVE MODE button...